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CA 19-9: Peptide Fragment Reference
Sialyl-Lewis(a) carbohydrate antigen (CA 19-9). Elevated in pancreatic cancer (80%), bile duct cancer, gastric cancer. Normal: <37 U/mL. Used for monitoring ...
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ca-19-9 peptide research
Overview
Sialyl-Lewis(a) carbohydrate antigen (CA 19-9). Elevated in pancreatic cancer (80%), bile duct cancer, gastric cancer. Normal: <37 U/mL. Used for monitoring …
Clinical Significance
This molecule plays important roles in biological systems and has potential therapeutic applications.
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “CA 19-9” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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